Fløyen is one of the seven mountains surrounding the city of Bergen. Mount Fløyen is great for hiking and of course a perfect spot for those panoramic views!
To get to Mount Fløyen you can take the Fløibanen funicular from the city center right to the top.
When on top you can enjoy a panoramic view of Bergen and the region. There are also a restaurant, a café and shop and a very nice playground for the kids. And don’t miss taking a picture with the big troll!
Walking routes and tours on Fløyen:
Mount Fløyen is perfect for hiking and has a lot of marked trails to follow. You can choose between a short stroll and find a nice bench to enjoy the views or follow the trails all the way across Vidden to Mount Ulriken.
Photo: Gjertrud Coutinho
Tour suggestion 1: Skomakerdiket:
One of the shortest tours is to the lake called Skomakerdiket. It is about 0,8 kilometers from the viewpoint at Fløyen and perfect for kids or anyone who just want a quick getaway from the city. During the summer you can rent a canoe free of charge and there are picninc spots with tables and benches. The trail is signposted and starts by the playground.
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
Tour suggestion 2: To Brushytten cabin:
Brushytten cabin is a popular spot all year. The walk from Fløyen view point takes about 2,5-3 hours from Fløyen and back in total. The trail is easy to follow and not too steep and suitable for the whole family, even with a pram!
Tour suggestion 3: Across Vidden:
For the sporty type we recommend the hike from Mount Fløyen to Mount Ulriken called Vidden. (Vidden means mountain plateau in Norwegian.) The hike takes about 5 hours and offers beautiful views almost the entire time! You can do the hike either by starting at Fløyen and ending at Mount Ulriken or the opposite directions. Ulriken to Fløyen is perhaps the preferred direction as it is practical to end up in the city center when finishing. (And Ulriken is higher than Fløyen so you get a bit more downhills!)
Tour suggestion 4: Walk back down to the city center: To walk down from Fløyen to the city center takes about one hour. There are several trails leading down and the routes are marked. Just ask some locals along the way if you are on the right track and they will happily guide you.
Photo: Gjertrud Coutinho
You also get a great photo opportunity at Fjellveien where the two funiculars pass each other. If you do not want to walk the entire way, you can take the funicular to the stop called Fjellveien and walk from there. (Just walk a bit back uphill and you’re at the right spot.)
Activities on Fløyen:
If you are visiting Fløyen with children you can easily spend most of the day on top. Make sure you have suitable clothing and wear something warm and waterproof in the winter.
Playground:
The playground is very popular for visitors and tourist alike. There are several slides, swings and different things to climb on to practice your balance. If you walk about 10 minutes you get a really nice obstacle course as well, perfect for kids from 8 years old. The playground and the obstacle course are free of charge. And if you wander a bit into the forest across the path from the playground you might just meet some trolls...!
Climbing park and zipline:
Try the climbing park with the Ziplines. It is open from spring to autumn and kids must be minimum 140 cm tall. To climb here you must buy a ticket. You can book this online to ensure your space or when you arrive if you want to check it out first! It is great fun and you can feel the adrenalin pumping when you fly between the trees!
Cycling on Fløyen:
During the summer you can hire a bicycle and explore the many trails on Fløyen. Bring a picnic, pick up a map and explore the beautiful nature just 6 minutes away from the buzzing city of Bergen.
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